Grants Office | MSCA-PF Masterclass (fellows)

Dates:         22–23 May, 2025 (fellows)

                   21 May 2025, 9.00–11.00  (supervisors)

Location:    SLU Ultuna, Sweden (fellows)

                   Online (supervisors)

Why join?

During the masterclass, future fellows will receive key information about the application process and in-depth proposal writing training, getting a head start to develop a competitive MSCA-PF proposal. In an associated hybrid event (21 May), supervisors will receive a roadmap for how they can contribute to making the proposal successful. Please note that supervisor participation is mandatory. After the Masterclass, committed applicants will receive hands-on support with developing their proposals, provided by Research Coordinators Caroline Grabbe and Marianne Gillion (SLU Grants Office).

Who can apply?

Committed future fellows with SLU as a host are invited to apply. You must meet the MSCA-PF eligibility criteria:

• In possession of a doctoral degree before the application deadline (10 Sep, 2025)
• Maximum eight years of research experience (post PhD)
• Must not have resided in host country for more than 12 of the last 36 months, prior to the call deadline (MSCA mobility criterium)

In addition, you must have a dedicated supervisor (host) at SLU and approval from the Head of Department to take this course. SLU researchers intending to apply with an external host may also apply, but will only be offered a place if there is availability (and will not be eligible for a travel stipend).

Course costs

The course is free. Lunches and fika during the course will be provided. The Grants Office has earmarked funding for up to 15 stipends, as a contribution towards expenses for travel and accommodation. All participants applying with an SLU host that are accepted to the course will receive a stipend, but not fellows applying with a supervisor at other host institutions.

• International incoming fellows: Actual costs, up to a maximum of SEK 15 000
• Fellows already located in Sweden: Actual costs, up to a maximum of SEK 5 000

How to apply

• Application opens: 17 January 2025 via an online form
• Deadline: 21 March 2025
• Notification: Decisions will be communicated by 31 March 2025
• Confirmation: Successful applicants must confirm participation by 11 April, 2025

Selection criteria

We will choose participants on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they meet the following criteria:

• MSCA-PF eligibility requirements are met
• A strong motivation statement is submitted
• Gender balance is maintained among participants
• A diverse range of academic disciplines (host department affiliation)

Take this unique opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling MSCA-PF proposal!